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 | | Newcastle built a monument in honor of Sir Bobby Robson2.07.2012 |
Nearly three-meter statue of Sir Bobby Robson will be built in southwest end of "St James' Park "(now Sports Direct Arena ) to honor the great contribution of the former Newcastle manager for the club. This was announced by the management of "Magpies" and added that the monument will be open before the game against Manchester City of the Premier League on May 6.
The statue of Robson will note the 5 years which the former coach of Barcelona spend in Newcastle and in who failed to qualify the team to 4th, 3rd and 5th place. During this period, the legendary manager sent the club for the second time in the group stage of Champions League and reached with it the semifinals in the UEFA Cup (a tournament in which the receiver is now Europe League).
The wife of Sir Bobby Robson, Lady Elsie Robson, appreciate very highly the idea of ​​the monument. "Exceptionally relevant is Bob to be honored just to the stadium of Newcastle. Right here began his love for the football" said the coach's wife. "If now he were a little boy, he would certainly coming, accompanied by his father to see the opening. Because of his career he toured the world, but his heart always remained fan of Newcastle. He loved the club and was proud that there was a privilege to be his manager" said Lady Robson.
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